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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
6
Leavenworth Kansas June 17. Erwin Bergdoll wealthy Philadelphia draft evader will be released from the disciplinary barracks here.
After a two year ten month confinement Bergdoll receives credit for good behavior reducing his four year hard labor sentence to 14 months. He will be released as no warrants remain and will go to Philadelphia with a brother of Grover Cleveland Bergsveil later reported as surrendered at Governor's Island in 1920 after evading the draft.
Athens June 17 A Georgia bulletin from the University of Georgia shows only three states spend less on maintaining state institutions. Br. R. P. Brooks cites figures from college heads and tax authorities. California leads with 4,209,292 dollars for 14,445 students. Georgia and its Agricultural College accord about 165,000 dollars yearly for 1,306 students, roughly 122 dollars per student.
In Macon Georgia on June 17 Raymond Glenn and John Warren both 20 year old Black men drowned at a local pond. Witnesses said Glen became exhausted and Warren attempted a rescue before both disappeared beneath the water.
Eerie owl screeches disturb Inman Park nights as residents speculate on the haunting calls. A captured screech owl was photographed at The Constitution office, then returned to captivity. A bantam rooster story nearby ends with the rooster claiming victory in a yard battle. The piece notes owls prey on mice and that ancient lore linked owls to wisdom.
Minnesota faces a three-way special primary to nominate a U S senator with Farmer-Labor Democrat and Republican candidates. Notables include Governor Preus Oscar Hallam and Henry Shipstead’s party rivalries as voters total about 800,000 though turnout may be under half. A new x ray movie method promises sharper photographic records.
Savannah Ga June 17 Special Officers were elected here yesterday by the Southeastern Peanut Association at its annual meeting. N B Solomon Edison is president J H Bryson Dothan Ala is vice president H G Ray Donalsonville Ga is second vice president W M Hutchinson Atlanta is secretary and treasurer The executive committee includes Edward A Eve Gainesville Fla PL R Lamar Atlanta S J Cassels Montgomery Ala W I Sheppard Richland J I Conners Enterprise Ala A P McConneaughey Atlanta I M Bryan Charleston George W Jones Albany H Pence Valdosta and James Wils y Troy Ala
Cattle in the Moultrie area died after grazing on cotton sprayed with poisonous calcium arsenate to deter boll weevil damage. Veterinarians warn farmers to guard herds from fields and handle poison sacks carefully.
New York June 17. Feminine money sharks seek quick safety, as Mrs. Harry White withdraws 2400 from a First National Bank. She hides cash in a stocking vault downtown, feeling secure despite the bank run. The risk proves real when the money slips through the stocking and escapes.
Columbia South Carolina June 17 The South Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association has in the last ten days made very large sales of cotton to Germany. Officials said a splendid price was secured but would not disclose the number of sales or the exact price. The association had previously sold cotton to German interests and relations were satisfactory. Export demand was increasing rapidly.
Methodist ministers cancel their regular gathering at Wesley Memorial church in respect to Rev. C S Pattillo who died Saturday night. Pattillo was a retired minister and founder of Pattillo Memorial Methodist church. The notice cites the death as the reason for postponement.
Thomas L. McKay of Lakewood avenue is held without bond on a murder charge in the death of his brother in law William A. Lowery of 382 Lakewood avenue. Lowery died at Grady hospital from a fractured skull after a Saturday dispute during a cray game. McKay says Lowery attacked his wife and mother. High tension ended when Lowery fired, hitting his head on the floor. Coroner to hold inquest. Lowery survived by widow, father J. B. Lowery, three brothers and a sister. He ran an auto accessory business on Nassau street.
Discussion of naval bases highlights Gibraltar Tangiers and Malta as key Mediterranean pivots. France values Tangiers for its African colonies while England seeks a balanced, international settlement, avoiding domination of the terrain near Gibraltar. Tangiers shown as vital to Egypt and North Africa.
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